The cheapest times to fly from NKG to BWI are
- January 29th to April 22nd (except the week of March 26th)
- September 3rd to December 2nd (except the week of September 24th)
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from NKG to BWI is early February. Prices can be as high as $1951 for Saturday flights during early May, or as low as $545 for Wednesday flights around early February.
When to Fly to Baltimore
Flying from Nanjing (NKG) to Baltimore, MD (BWI) will usually cost between $545 to $1677 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early February with an average ticket price of $603. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early May, with an average price of $1782. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1179 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $953 can be considered a good price for a round-trip NKG to BWI flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the NKG to BWI route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the NKG to BWI flight is priced close to the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Nanjing. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to BWI, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into NKG. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $298 (24%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $877. Return trip prices are from the BWI to NKG flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from NKG to BWI can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 14 hour 22 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from NKG to BWI while comparing.
- 90 miles (145 km) away from BWI
- Usually 0.42% less expensive than BWI
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking NKG to BWI
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from NKG to BWI — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $848
- Average savings: $106 (11.07%)
- Price for both tickets: $879
- Average savings: $75 (7.82%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from NKG to BWI? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 16 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air China, Air France, ANA, Asiana, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Finnair, JAL, KLM, Korean Air, Shenzhen, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Lukou Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 7436 miles or 11967 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from NKG to BWI?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop NKG to BWI flight is about 14 hour 22 minutes.
How many flights go between Nanjing and Baltimore, MD?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 15 available flights from NKG to BWI.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | NKG |
Origination airport name | Lukou Airport |
City | Nanjing |
Country | China |
Latitude | 31.7 |
Longitude | 118.9 |
Return Airport
Destination code | BWI |
Destination airport name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
City | Baltimore, MD |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 39.2 |
Longitude | -76.7 |
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